VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Last Updated: May 23, 2025

Key Takeaways

      • 23 measles cases were reported nationally last week. 31 states have reported cases in 2025.
      • Sierra Leone in West Africa is experiencing an ‘unprecedented surge’ in mpox cases according to the WHO.
      • Over 75% of systems undergirding US air traffic control are unsustainable or potentially unsustainable due to age.
      • Staff cuts to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service may affect support for avian flu response.
      • The Hampton Roads area continues to experience the fastest sea level rise on the East Coast.

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